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South African Embassy in Lesotho

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In Lesotho, South Africa has an embassy in Maseru. No visa is needed by citizens of Lesotho for South Africa, for stays of up to 30 days.

South African Embassy in Maseru

High Commission of South Africa in Maseru

High Commission · Maseru

Phone: +266 22225800
Head of mission: C Seoposengwe

The South African embassy is in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho. The head of mission on record is C Seoposengwe. Its phone number is on its page.

South Africa visa for citizens of Lesotho

LesothoSouth Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa visa for citizens of Lesotho

South AfricaLesotho Visa-free Lesotho visa for citizens of South Africa

Citizens of Lesotho can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.

Lesotho’s missions in South Africa

Missions of Lesotho in South Africa (3)

In return, Lesotho has 3 missions in South Africa, including its embassy in Pretoria.

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South Africa in Lesotho

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Lesotho.

Travel to Lesotho for South African citizens

South African citizens do not need a visa to travel to Lesotho. In Lesotho, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the South African embassy in Lesotho is closed

The South African embassy in Lesotho closes on Lesotho’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.